Our Daily Life

The Teresian Carmelite way of life is one in which a deeply solitary communion with God is closely united to a sisterly life together in community. Called to contemplation in prayer and in life, our commitment to continuous prayer is sustained by faith, hope and love, in which all our energies are directed towards the service of others.

St. Teresa wanted her communities to remain small in number, where relations could be open and sincere, and joys and sorrows shared. 'All must be friends, all must love one another, all must be cherished, and all must help one another.' Next>